verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of wobble. alt-of, alternative

   "Their planes wabble, the metal frame work is too stiff, it doesn't yield to the air pressure.""

Synonyms

All synonyms

careenfalterjigglequavershimmyshake

Example

More examples

"Their planes wabble, the metal frame work is too stiff, it doesn't yield to the air pressure.""

Etymology

Compare German wabbeln (“to wabble”), and English whap. Compare quaver.

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